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Ohio Two Cylinder Club, Inc.

Welcome
Deere friends!

Our organization promotes interest in the preservation, restoration and exhibition of antique John Deere products, particularly John Deere Two-Cylinder tractors and New Generation tractors.

We are widely known for hosting our Eastern National Expo every other year since 1998. Come join us!

Email us at ohiotwocylinderclub@gmail.com

Club News

Membership meeting, Nov. 14, 2026

Please join us for our next membership meeting on Sat., Nov. 14, 2026 at Wayne Grange Hall. 11:00 a.m. Social Hour; 12:00 noon Lunch ($8 donation requested); and 1:00 p.m. Membership Meeting with election of officers and directors. The Wayne Grange Hall is located at 6491 Mt. Gilead Rd., Fredericktown, Ohio 43019. We’d love to see you there!

Expo Showbook: open the 2026 Eastern National Expo Showbook

Eastern National
Expo XIV

June 8 – 9 – 10, 2028
Wayne County Fairgrounds
199 Vanover St., Wooster, Ohio 44691

Gates Opens 8 a.m. Many vendors close at 5:00 p.m. There are evening activities and grounds are open for viewing until 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, grounds close at 5:00 p.m.

All John Deere tractors, implements, and lawn and garden tractors welcome!
Restored and unrestored --
New Generation and Two Cylinder

Ohio Two Cylinder Club hosts the Eastern National Expo every other year. It’s a place to come and talk tractors, meet old and new friends, share tractor stories, and play tractor games. We invite you to display your John Deere tractors, implements and anything Deere.

In 2028, the Eastern National Expo will be held at the beautiful Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Expo activities

2028 Eastern National Expo XIV Contacts

Emily Weldon, Co-Chair

Walt Weldon, Co-Chair

ohiotwocylinderclub@gmail.com

Restored John Deere tractor on display at the Expo

Register Your Tractors and Implements

  • John Deere only
  • You may register, tractors, implements, agriculture, construction and forestry equipment, lawn and garden equipment, engines, bicycles, snowmobiles, collectibles – as long as its John Deere
  • Each exhibitor receives two 3-day admission passes and a 2028 OTCC membership
  • Current Ohio Two Cylinder Club members exhibit free
  • Fee for non-members to exhibit is $20 per exhibitor
  • Advanced registration is encouraged, but not required
Visitors walking among John Deere tractors at the Expo

Admission for a Family Friendly Event

  • One-day admission and 3-day admission will be available.
  • Kids age 12 and under free
  • Free parking with shuttle service to the admission gate
Rental golf cart carrying visitors across the Expo grounds

Golf Cart Rentals Available

  • There will be early registration available with a discounted rate.
Personal golf cart parked at the fairgrounds

Personal Golf Carts, Gators or UTVs Welcome

  • Simply register your vehicle for a small fee, good on all three days.
  • Your Registration Tag will be available at Check in.
Aerial view of an RV camping area at the fairgrounds

RV Camping Sites

  • Many RV camping sites available with water and electric hook up at the fairgrounds.
  • Camping fees will apply.
  • Showers and restrooms are available at the fairgrounds.
Crowd gathered around a John Deere tractor for a seminar

Seminars

  • Educational seminars will be available at no additional charge
  • Question and answer period after each seminar
John Deere Model A tractor offered at the consignment auction

Consignment Auction John Deere Machinery, Parts, Memorabilia

  • We accept John Deere tractors, equipment, L&G, implements, parts, tires, tools, John Deere ephemera, John Deere literature, John Deere toys, anything Deere related.
  • A loading dock, loader trailer and skid steer will be available
Vendor displaying rebuilt magnetos at his booth

Parts and Toy Vendors

  • Vendors come from near and far to bring you John Deere products
  • Enjoy browsing through indoor and outdoor booths
  • Tractor parts, tires, tractor services, toys, collectibles, and tractor-related displays
  • For information on becoming a Vendor, please email ohiotwocylinderclub@gmail.com
John Deere 4020 diesel lifting its front wheels during the tractor pull

Tractor Pull Offers Friendly Competition

  • Join the fun!
  • You must display your tractor in order to pull.
  • For stock John Deere models up to 1973.
Driver competing in a tractor game in the show ring

Tractor Games Show Off Your Tractor Skills

  • Open to men and women, age 16 and over, who display a tractor.
  • Competitions may include a slow tractor race, a reverse slow race, a barrel-rolling contest, a ball drop event, a blindfolded obstacle course, a blindfolded driver course and a chain-in-the-box event.
  • The only thing you win is bragging rights!
  • Lawn & Garden Tractor Games too!
Couple riding a John Deere Model G under a yellow umbrella in the tractor parade

Who Doesn’t Love a Tractor Parade?

  • Anyone who displays a tractor may participate
  • A Master of Ceremonies will announce information about your tractor as you pass by
John Deere pedal tractor used for the pedal pull

Kids/Adults Pedal Pull

  • Fun hands-on activity for the young ones, and good fun for the adults.
  • We provide the pedal tractors!
  • Open to kids, age 3 to 10 years old.
  • Adult pedal pull for ages 11 and up.
  • Kids compete in their own age class
Display box of John Deere collectibles including literature, an oil can and a cap

Display Your John Deere Collectibles

  • Do you have a collection of John Deere items you’d like to show off? Bring your own display box full of John Deere collectibles for everyone to covet. We’ll have an inside section with tables available for you to place your display box(es).
  • Be sure to register your collectibles on the Expo Registration Form
Smiling young couple at the Expo

Meet Nice People

  • John Deere fans gather for fun times
  • Talk tractors and learn new things about old tractors
  • Socialize with old friends and make new friends
  • Relax and enjoy the show!
John Deere 720 diesel powering a corn sheller demonstration

Threshing & Shelling Demonstrations

  • Live demonstrations with John Deere equipment
  • Kids and adults enjoy watching the large machines
Club members relaxing under a tent beside a John Deere tractor

Tractor Clubs Welcome

  • All clubs are welcome, but please limit your displays to John Deere.
  • Feel free to bring a tent and signage to promote your club.
  • Contact us in advance so we may have a spot saved for your club.

2026 Expo Sponsors

We are very grateful to our Expo sponsors. Their contributions make our show possible!

Expo Showbook: open the 2026 Eastern National Expo Showbook

We will have hotel rooms set aside at special rates in Wayne County

Join our Club meetings

Please join us for our next membership meeting on Sat., Nov. 14, 2026 at Wayne Grange Hall. 11:00 a.m. Social Hour; 12:00 noon Lunch ($8 donation requested); and 1:00 p.m. Membership Meeting with election of officers and directors. The Wayne Grange Hall is located at 6491 Mt. Gilead Rd., Fredericktown, Ohio 43019.

Membership meetings are held usually in the late spring or summer and we have our fall election meeting in early November. Details are announced in our Club newsletter. Click the yellow button below for a Membership Application. For more information, please contact ohiotwocylinderclubmembership@gmail.com.

We welcome you to be an Ohio Two Cylinder Club member

Join the Ohio Two Cylinder Club and enjoy the friendships you’ll make and our common interest in John Deere products of the past. Ohio Two Cylinder Club dues are only $20 per year. Annual dues run from November 1 through October 31. As a benefit, your membership includes all members of your immediate household. Ohio Two Cylinder Club memberships are for individuals only.

Consider a Life Membership

Life memberships for the Ohio Two Cylinder Club are as follows:

  • Age 40 yrs. & under is $400.
  • Age 41-45 yrs. is $370.
  • Age 46-50 yrs. is $340.
  • Age 51-55 yrs. is $310.
  • Age 56-60 yrs. is $280.
  • Age 61-64 yrs. is $250.
  • Age 65 yrs. & over is $220.
OTCC Membership Application

Ohio Two Cylinder Club

Officers

  • Brian StarcherPresident
    Wayne County
  • Doug ShawVice President
    Fairfield County
  • Brian StarcherInterim-Treasurer
    Wayne County
  • Debbie StarcherSecretary
    Wayne County

Directors

  • Chad FordFairfield County
  • Drew WorkmanKnox County
  • Ted PaynMedina County
  • Tony CarnahanMeigs County
  • Kelly IrwinRoss County
  • Mason BrownScioto County
  • Roe RiegelUnion County
  • Walt WeldonWayne County

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